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LUCY'S POV:I wake up feeling more refreshed than I have my entire life.My eyes flutter open. I look in each direction, expecting to see my mate, but I'm left with nothing but the black and white scroll patterns stitched into the comforter resting over my body.There was no light coming from the window. How long had I slept? It can't possibly be nighttime, I thought to myself.A crackle of thunder makes me jump.'Something feels off,' Nia comments as I settle back into bed. The lightning follows soon after, lighting up the room briefly.'What do you mean?' I ask her.'I don't know exactly. Find our mate,' she says firmly.My bare feet hit the cold wooden floor with a thud as I slowly panicked at the emotions that were mixing with Nia's.I stumble my way to the door before I grip the doorknob hard and turn it open.I rush down the hallway and down the stairs to the first floor and into the living room. Jason is nestled on the couch, eyes closed, clearly taking a nap."Where is Leon?!
LUCY'S POV: 'Something still feels off,' Nia says.'No shit. I think Leon and Seth got into a fight,' I say back.'Of course, they did, but this is something else,' she responds, making me want to crawl into a hole and never come out.After stripping the wet clothes from my body, I moved to the dresser and pulled out the dry ones.'What do you mean "of course they did"?' I ask. She sighs in response.I set my t-shirt down on the bed before slipping on a pair of new sweatpants when a knock comes on my door.Before I can say anything, the knob twists and turns, and the door opens. My foot catches on the waistband of the sweatpants as a result of me whipping my head up to look at the doorway.I fall back, smacking my head on the wall beside the bed. Thankfully, it was not hard enough to knock me out.Leon runs over to the side of the bed where my half-naked, crumpled body is on the ground once again."Get away! Haven't you heard of knocking and waiting for permission to enter before you
SETH'S POV:I feel ashamed of letting things get this far. I really didn't mean to feel this way but my connection with her in palpable.Her connection with Dax makes me question everything. He hasn't felt a connection with another in so long. It has only fueled my feelings.Her laugh and smile make me feel weak.She is definitely Luna material. She isn't afraid to put anyone in their place but only when it's necessary. She is strong, thoughtful, and kind.Even at her younger age it's easy to see she was made for the position.She is staring into me and I can't even figure out how to start the conversation."Is it true?" she asks breaking the ice in the most obvious way.I look up and meet her eyes. The perfect blue orbs that have been captivating me for weeks.I swallow hard before answering."Yes. I'm sorry Luna," I say trying to be as formal as I can.I don't refer to Leon or Liam as Alpha because we grew up together. It's almsot less formal to address them this was.She scoffs. I k
LUCY'S POV:The walk up the stairs felt like I had aged at least thirty years.Emotionally and physically exhausted on every level.'Stop being a baby,' Nia says, making me laugh.'Fair,' I respond making her snicker.'You like Seth, you know you can't lie to me, right?' she says, making my stomach sink.'He's not our mate, Nia, plus we already have one other mate out there and we don't even know who it is,' I say in a more irritated tone than I had intended.'The more the merrier if you ask me,' she says, making me blush."NIA!" I hiss back out loud this time."I've never seen someone talk to their wolf out loud like that," Leon's voice comes from behind me.I had been pacing back and forth down the hallway while talking to Nia. Trying to gain some strength to go inside Leon's bedroom.He stood in the doorway, nearly taking up the entire space with his broad shoulders and height. His wet hair looked slightly more blonde than white, combed perfectly in place. I could tell he had just g
LEON'S POV:It took everything I had to hold Bandit back. He was pushing so hard to shift and murder everything in sight.The only thing that kept me strong was her scent. I have no idea how I lived this long without her.I felt complete. I can't explain how grateful I felt that she was willing to look past how I acted and give me a chance to be better.She felt like the missing piece to a puzzle I had been trying to solve for so many years. The Moon Goddess couldn't have possibly gotten things more right with her.It nearly broke my heart into pieces when I realized she was more concerned about me still wanting her rather than what she had been through.Bandit immediately backed off after we realized she needed validation not redemption in that moment.His temper was nothing to be messed with but he was a softy for our mate. He howled in pain as Lucy asked us if we still wanted her.I'm still blown away at her focusing more on whether I was put off by it than raging over the way she
LUCY'S POV:'Lucy!' Nia whispers sharply.I can't help it, the tears fly out of my eyes almost instantly. I sit up in bed watching him retreating to the bathrooom.'Lucy, it doesn't have-' I shove her down before she can finish.She led me into the lustful feelings and I wasn't having her explanations now.I quickly wipe my tears from my cheeks and pull myself off Leons bed. I want to disappear but all I have is myself and I can't do that magically so I pull myself down to my room. I toss his hoodie down the stairs before entering my room and having my complete meltdown.I was right.I knew that he couldn't actually see me the same after what I told him. I guess he gets a good pat on the back for trying. I can feel Nia wanting to come forward but right now, I don't want any of her stupid horny insight.I wish Seth was here at this very moment. He would let me spar out my feelings until I felt better.I take a quick shower, blow dry my hair and braid it, put on a sports bra and yoga p
LUCY'S POV:"Do you know already?" Leon asks Jason as he settles onto the couch and places me exactly where he wants me: on his lap.I notice how Jason tends to follow; even if it's from a distance, he is always watching out for me. I wondered if this is what having a dad was like, but I had no real experience to compare it to.I look up at Leon, grateful for the man I have been given.The one who didn't give up on me when I acted like a crazy person. It wasn't like me to jump to conclusions or act out of pure emotion. This mate thing was new to me.I wondered what the Moon Goddess knew and how exactly she paired people.Not everyone had a fated mate. Most of us did, but occasionally some didn't.Why was I given two mates, and how did she know that Leon would be so good with my trauma outbursts?I didn't think too much more before I rested my head on his shoulder.He had me straddled on his lap, tickling my back like he did the first time.He was doing what he knew worked. He was smart
LEON'S POV:This woman had no idea the power she had.Why the Goddess blessed me this way is beyond me.My wrist was tingling from her bite. The mark she left was the same as the one on chest but it felt different. I felt connected to so many things I couldn't begin to explain it.'I will be good, I promise,' Bandit says.He is amazed by her. She instantly healed the silver in our blood which was unheard of.He feels calmer now. More at ease. I never thought I could say those words but here we are."Are you sure?" she says in her angelic voice.I nod yes, knowing this time I have the abililty and strength to maintain myself.My dick was hard the instant I helped her up. She was laying in cold, bloody water. It wouldn't do.'I swear I'll be good,' Bandit continues to reassure me but I'm nervous as hell.She is standing now. I lean down to remove the plug from the tub.I swallow before I turn on the water quickly pulling her out of the shower as I realize I haven't adjusted the water te
Lucy:Leander said yes, of course. I knew that he would.Rosie was over the moon with excitement, and while I think we were all still shaken up about the crazy driver situation, this was a silver lining."Of course, Tallie and Maddel will have to agree. After all, they did adopt Rosie, and she is not an adult yet," Leander states.I couldn't tell what it was, but I didn't care too much for Rosie's adoptive mother, and I hadn't met her adoptive father yet."You're like a magnet for danger!" That's Trish.About time she shows up.Oh no. She doesn't have Saul.It's getting late. We've been here for longer, or the entire crash and chaos took more time than I had thought."Trishy, where is your mate?" I ask, staring at the cottage in hopes that Saul will come around the corner, but he doesn't.He went with Seth.Of course, he did. It makes sense, but I still can't help but feel bad. I keep feeling like everything is my fault. Anyone around me is put in danger left and right."Stop," Seth
Lucy:A gentle hum vibrated from my connection with Rosie before everything went black.Am I the only one who can hear her this way?"Hello?" I ask into the darkness.A blue light illuminates the darkness. I shield my eyes with my arm momentarily until the light dims, and I'm left sitting on a garden bench."You're okay," I hear Liam's voice.I jump, startled by his presence in my space.My space? Where am I?"What? How?" I ask, turning my body to face him fully now.Liam just smiles at me and pulls me onto his lap to straddle him."This doesn't-" I'm cut off by Liam's lips softly pressing against mine.He gently wraps his arms around me, pulling my body closer to his in the process. For a brief moment, I let myself go, bringing myself into this moment with Liam."Wait!" I pull away."This isn't real. You aren't real!" I say, tearing up again.I had a horrible feeling about Liam going on that mission.How do I get out of here? I need to find Liam. Real Liam.Dammit, Rosie, what did
Seth:'What do we do?' Leon links me.Lucy has been crying in his lap for at least five minutes now as we drive to Rosie's.Goddess, why did she have to live so far out of the way? A large spot on his shirt was soaked with her tears. He's been doing a great job soothing her, the best anyone could, but she's not being receptive like she normally is.I can tell even Leander is getting nervous. Lucy's mood seemed to sway anyone within 20 feet of her.'Maybe it's a good thing we're going to Rosies,' I link back.Honestly, I have no idea. I had never seen Lucy act this way.Liam's leaving broke her into pieces. At least a million of them."Lucy!" Leander speaks up before clearing his throat.I watch as she hiccups and clears her throat, wiping her tears as they continue to flow steadily down her cheeks."Liam has been on a lot of scouting missions. This is his specialty. He managed to make it to Kragen's facility, find you, and come home in one piece. He will be okay," Leander states, s
Lucy:'Lucy! Wait for us!' Liam links me, but Nia isn't listening.Neither am I.I gave Nia complete control; she needed this. We should have gone for a run first thing this morning.We're gaining on him. I can feel the strength running through our blood, supplying us with more energy.The sound of his heartbeat sounds like rocks beating relentlessly against a drum.He's scared.Good.'There he is!' I say, even though I know she can see him too.The sound of paws is now beating heavily against the dirt ground, echoing off the solid oak and maple tree trunks. Of course, he had headed straight towards the forest. Anyone trying to get away would run in this direction but an unanswered question pops into my head.Where is he running to?'Wait! Nia! Let him get away!' I shout as loud as I can.I feel her growl vibrate through our entire presence as she leaps over a fallen oak log, our paws nearly brushing against the bark.I force myself forward, shifting mid-air against her will. My body
Lucy:"We'll have to take a car to Rosie's," Seth says as we head out the front doors of the pack house.For the most part, everyone understood what I had explained to them earlier about the connections, but if there was one thing I was holding very close to me, it was Hecate telling me to trust my gut.I had a third sense for things. It wasn't my core gift, but it acted very close to it.At some point, I needed to get Seth alone to help me plan for my other mate's birthday.While the ceremony would be on their actual birthday, I had a small idea of what I wanted to do for them as my gift, and it wouldn't be able to be on their actual birthday.The typical black SUV pulled around with a driver I hadn't seen before. It wasn't their usual guy."Can I take the passenger seat?" I ask, feeling oddly uncomfortable with this new driver for some reason unknown to me at this moment.While it may seem odd to take the passenger seat with how I'm feeling, it's really not. The closer I am to this d
Savina:"What took you so long?" I hiss.They left me for dead; I just know it.My throat feels like sandpaper as I sit up in the cot I had been in for the last several days."Be thankful we came back for you at all," Kash says.I have no clue where we are. The room is dark, and they haven't let me leave since I got here.They lied to me. Lucy wasn't supposed to have her magic. It was supposed to be an easy task.Although my plan was never to take her out in a challenge, I was improvising.The goal was to separate her from her mate's bond so that if her magic ever came to fruition, she would not gain her full strength.Kash never told me why we were doing it. Some might think I was a fool for following his orders blindly, but I trusted him.I loved him.I never wanted Leon the way that I had made it seem. It was a means to an end."How could you say that, Kash?! I did what you asked of me!" I defend.His comment nearly shattered my heart into a million pieces."You are a fool, Savina!
Lucy:We had lunch and revisited the plan we had made with Zeak after getting blood samples. There were still many things to do at this point, and I wasn't sure which direction to take next.We decided to have lunch at the pack house cafeteria. I told my mates we needed to start being more present in the pack."This doesn't mean that Savina is a demi, does it?" Liam asks."No, there weren't enough markers. She was given a gift somehow. That means we're working against magic that we hardly know anything about," Theo explains.Nadia looks worried, even though she is trying to pretend otherwise."Are you not going to explain to me why you want my blood tested?" I ask Nadia for what has felt like the millionth time.I know she isn't being completely honest, but what I had said to Seth was true.I want to build her trust and guidance, but I don't want to push for answers because I know sometimes we just don't know what the answer really is.I gave Theo another sample of blood—a fresh one.
Lucy:"How did you think of that?" Seth asks as we walk to the city building.The air was cool, fresh, and crisp. The combined scent of pine and lilac lingered about the pack as it always had, but today, it was different.The rain the prior night had wafted the earthy scents further into civilization. I couldn't breathe in enough of it, and it relaxed my soul."Think of what, mate?" I asked. His question was random, as we had been walking for a few minutes now in silence."Doing a reverse Luna ceremony," he explains as if I should already know.I stop in my spot and look over at him, trying to gauge his emotions fully and independently.I hadn't considered that there was typically a Beta female, too, and being mated with Seth made it all the more complicated.He never mentioned me being a Luna or a Beta female, and I hadn't thought to ask either."It just made sense to ensure the pack is connected to me and has their full strength. This way, I'm not a Luna or a Beta female. I'm just m
Lucy:"Her position is next to us!" Seth speaks up.He's protective in a way that's different from my other mates. He knows I'm insecure about my place amongst others.Or... at least I was. I'm not anymore.My mom knew I was going to have power that was bordering on unimaginable and most certainly unreasonable.No one needed the kind of power I had, yet here I am.She knew I would gain strength one day, so that I wouldn't be able to be so easily cracked. I was starting to understand how the Fae functioned and understood themselves with their magic.It was different. I wasn't the same, and I would never be the same again.I didn't want to be."Calm down, that wasn't what I was saying," Leander starts.The longer he takes to explain whatever's on his mind, the more the room feels like it's losing oxygen. I'm having a hard time controlling my feelings, sitting here waiting."I need you all to start considering what the pack's impression will be when Lucy has marked both the Alpha's of thi